Jeanne Gaillard

JeanneBeaune200824 Crozes-Hermitage 5 Collines Rhodaniennes 8

Chavanay and Malleval (Loire)

100% Syrah

40hl/ha

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About Jeanne Gaillard

One day when she was a child, Jeanne was punished and as a result, was obliged to go work in the vineyard. This experience triggered a passion for wine. Later on, she would end up studying Sales, as well as Winegrowing in Beaune, and gain work experience in France and abroad. She was first employed by an estate in Burgundy and then by a winery in California. In 2008, when she was 24 years old, she acquired 5 hectares within the Crozes-Hermitage growing area and 8 hectares within the Collines Rhodaniennes production zone.

Surface area:
1 hectare.

Districts:
Chavanay and Malleval (Loire)

Country of Origin:
France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Variety:
100% Syrah

Soils:
Granite

Yield:
40 hl/ha

Winemaking:

The grapes come from three parcels listed in a wine retreat. Traditionally grown, these vines have been meticulously cared and are now in very good condition.

Hand picked harvest. Cold maceration prior to fermentation for 4 to 5 days.Alcoholic fermentation at 30C.Maceration after fermentation at 35C. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.Designed for ageing, this wine was highly extracted, thereby revealing the terroirs rich qualities and mineral characteristics.

Ageing:
Ageing in new oak and one barrel used once or twice before.Gentle maturing with elegant oak, thereby respecting the wines true character.

Tasting Notes:
Old vines vinified by a young girl.Grapes derived from over 30-year old vines, producing fruity and very spicy wines.

The Wine Advocate:

The finest of this trio is the 2009 St.-Joseph La Releve. Its dense ruby/purple colour is followed by a big, sweet kiss of black currants, raspberries, licorice, truffle, pen ink and incense. Enjoy this medium to full-bodied, luscious 2009 over the next decade. Drink 2011-2021